The number of credits required to graduate from high school varies by state and sometimes by local school district. Here are some general guidelines based on different states:
- Most states require between 20 and 24 total credits to graduate.
- For example, Alabama requires 24 credits, including 4 credits each in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, plus additional credits in other subjects
- New York requires 22 credits, with 4 credits in English and 3 credits each in Math, Science, and Social Studies
- North Carolina requires at least 22 credits in a Future-Ready Course of Study
- Washington State requires a minimum of 24 credits, including 17 core credits and 7 flexible credits, with some local flexibility
- California requires a minimum of 13 credits in state minimum courses, but California Online Public Schools require 220 total units of credit, roughly equivalent to 44 credits
- Milwaukee Public Schools require a minimum of 22 total credits
In summary, you typically need between 20 and 24 credits to graduate high school, with specific credit requirements in core subjects like English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. You should check with your specific state or school district for exact requirements.
